Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton reportedly left training camp practice in a cart on Wednesday, but the details are currently murky.Alex Gold of 96.5 The Fan shared the initial update from St. Joe."Nick Bolton in the front of the cart. Didn’t see what happened. We’ll have to see after practice."Nick Bolton in the front of the cart. Didn’t see what happened. We’ll have to see after practice. #Chiefskingdom @TheFan965 pic.twitter.com/AcJvUUhFF1— Alex Gold (@AlexGold) August 12, 2026Gold's detail of Bolton's positioning—sitting in the front of the cart—is a positive sign. Typically, a front-of-cart exit implies a less-serious injury (or perhaps even an equipment issue or an otherwise-planned exit).Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest noted that Bolton may have suffered an injury on Tuesday."Bolton banged up his right knee yesterday and appeared in a lot of pain," Derrick wrote. "He did wave off the athletic trainer and stayed in the practice, however. Wouldn’t be a surprise if he were getting treatment for [a] bruise or soreness."Bolton plays a vital role in Kansas City's defense, and his $19.25 million cap hit in 2026 is the highest of his career so far. He played 97% of the team's defensive snaps in 2025.Later, third-year tight end Jared Wiley left practice, also riding in the front of the cart, according to Nate Taylor of ESPN. Wiley was a fourth-round pick in 2024 and has been battling for a chance to be KC's No. 3 tight end throughout camp.This story will be updated as more details are reported or announced by the team.Other Chiefs not practicing on WednesdayIn addition to Bolton's early exit, the Chiefs were already missing a usual cast of recent absences.Right guard Trey Smith (hip), linebacker Drue Tranquill (back), cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (knee) and defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott (PUP, knee) were all sidelined again on Wednesday, according to Derrick.It's hard to imagine any of those injured players suiting up for the Chiefs' first preseason game on Saturday. With Bolton also taking an early exit, Saturday's game could bring a major opportunity for linebackers Jeffrey Bassa, Cooper McDonald and Jack Cochrane.Sign up to our free newsletter and follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram for the latest news.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow